Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | 19.934 cm | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | 13.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | 9.23 cm | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 321 g | HyperX Cloud Alpha S are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Blackout | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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